Crypto and Other Alternative Currencies
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Description
The use of alternative currencies has exploded in recent years with consumers swiftly adopting new payment methods. From cryptocurrencies to reward points, there have never been so many way to exchange value, or to commit fraud. Fraud examiners benefit from an increased awareness of alternative currencies, knowledge of their strengths and weaknesses, and the ways in which they can be exploited.
In this self-study course, explore the rapidly expanding world of alternative currencies and their associated fraud schemes. Topics include cryptocurrencies, blockchain, ransomware, and many others. This course will also provide the background and context needed to maintain awareness of this dynamic new alternative currency landscape, including significant court cases related to the subject.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Assess the current landscape of alternative currencies
Differentiate between various forms of alternative currency
Determine how fraud schemes such as ransomware are enabled by alternative currencies
Identify cryptocurrencies and how their mechanisms can prevent fraud
Recognize fraud threats associated with alternative currencies
Recognize important court cases in the developing law concerning alternative currencies
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | Defining Alternative Currency |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies |
| Lesson 3 | Storing Cryptocurrencies |
| Lesson 4 | Risks of Cryptocurrencies |
| Lesson 5 | Blockchain |
| Lesson 6 | Other Alternative Currencies |
| Lesson 7 | Community Currencies |
| Lesson 8 | Alternative Currencies and the Deep Web |
| Lesson 9 | Ransomware |
| Lesson 10 | Case Law Related to Alternative Currencies |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Specialized Knowledge |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | July 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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